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Bus Washington to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Washington to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$243
Average bus trip duration2d 22h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure17:45
Distance2360 miles
Latest bus departure20:10

Washington to Santa Barbara buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Washington to Santa Barbara. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Washington to Santa Barbara from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Barbara from Washington, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington - Santa Barbara

The average bus ticket price from Washington to Santa Barbara is US$243. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Santa Barbara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Washington and Santa Barbara is around 2d 22h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 22h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2361 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Washington to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Buses travelling between Washington and Santa Barbara leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Train Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Santa Barbara!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Santa Barbara.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to Santa Barbara.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington to Santa Barbara?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time2d 22hAvg priceUS$243Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time2d 23hAvg priceUS$636Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Washington and Santa Barbara is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$243 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$223. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the bus, as it will take you from Washington to Santa Barbara in about 2d 22h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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Bus from Santa Barbara to Washington

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